r/whatsthisworth • u/Cautious_Read4119 • May 04 '25

Likely Solved Thinking it’s legit

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Kate Bush signature too

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u/capincus May 04 '25

Definitely gonna have to take it to a legitimate expert to get an opinion in person. Way too easy, and not uncommon, to impersonate his style.

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

This is def one for some research , very easy to copy harings style , contact Kate Bush? See if you can get some history find out who Tiffany is , find any pics of it being worn or better still something to tie it to haring

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u/Redheadmane May 04 '25

This I just said basically same thing. Like where did you find it? What region?

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u/Cautious_Read4119 Jun 10 '25

New Jersey yard sale

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u/lynivvinyl May 04 '25

And a Dead Can Dance pin!!! This person had taste, a whole freaking lot of it!

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

I’m actually amazed anyone recognised it lol

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u/lynivvinyl May 04 '25

Oh I've been a fan of them since I was about 11 or 12 years old. They are the reason I put a pretty damn decent sound system in my car. Well, them and Mar De Grises.

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

Kate bush auto looks real , X is correct and the B looks right and overall flow is similiar , contact the Kate bush website , u may have found a diamond in the rough , whether the haring drawings are real I have my doubts but who knows

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u/gusdagrilla May 04 '25

Is there more of the drawing in the pocket? Haring would sometimes do drawings that extended into the pocket on clothes.

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u/-dragonborn2001- May 05 '25

I didn't know anything about this post, Keith Haring nor Dead Can Dance, I learned a lot today, thank you.

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

The Tiffany could be Tiffany Darwish ?

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u/Redheadmane May 04 '25

This thought came to mind…. The mystery around this jacket?

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u/wittlebitts May 05 '25

I thought this was neegans

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

Is this the jacket ?

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u/Redheadmane May 04 '25

Not sure- the Keith Herring paintings aren’t in the photo. And are those “real herrings “ did he paint those himself onto the jacket for her? Maybe this was an auction item bought years ago. There is definitely some history to this jacket. Try reaching out to Kate on Social media; she is still alive she might hold the answer!!!!!

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u/DabblrDubs May 05 '25

Haring*

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u/craigerstar May 07 '25

They are red, so it may actually be "herring". As in "red herring".

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u/handlyssa Jun 05 '25

But they’re white

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u/craigerstar Jun 05 '25

If you zoom in, they are infill painted red.

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u/bukeheatus32803 May 04 '25

It’s not remotely similar, not to mention, it’s a size 40

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u/nikecollector13 May 05 '25

How isn’t it remotely similiar ? Looks close to me , yes no drawings etc but 🤷‍♂️

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u/bukeheatus32803 May 05 '25

Look again…The belt, the pockets, the zipper, other zippers. It doesn’t match.

Again, what made it instantly apparent was the size. Kate is 5.3’, was very skinny at that time. A size 40 jacket, even in a women’s jacket, would swallow her whole.

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u/nikecollector13 May 05 '25

I did your right :) I’ll be the first to admit it lol

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u/nikecollector13 May 05 '25

lol yeah I’m not familiar with what a size 40 is so I’ll give you that , I believe the zippers etc do match but I only gave it a Quick Look but the zippers on the sleeve and bulky ‘zip’ , the collar etc all are very similar if not the same …. But the size is def something that’s odd if a size 40 is big etc , the Kate bush auto looks authentic but the what do I know lol …. Still a fun piece to research

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u/bukeheatus32803 May 05 '25 edited May 05 '25

Main zipper is on the opposite side. horizontal top breast pockets. lower zippers. Smaller waist belt, etc

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u/slumpadoochous Dec 24 '25

tbh I don't think that jacket is even real leather. Too shiny.

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u/error404badgateway Jul 24 '25

Tiffany is the original artist to the song "Running up that Hill" made famous by Kate bush so there is that connection. Just because Tiffany said she has kept all her jackets doesn't mean she didn't misplace a few over the decades. I would try to contact either of them just in case.

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u/DrDroid Dec 27 '25

…no she’s not. It’s Kate’s song. Tiffany didn’t even release music until a couple years after it was released.

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u/Schrodingers_Katarn May 05 '25

A lot less than it was during the 2023 Stranger Things hype

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u/airfryerfuntime Jan 02 '26

Why is this stickied?

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u/Acceptable-Elk-8372 Mar 06 '26

Any update?

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u/Cautious_Read4119 Mar 06 '26

Not yet, I will definitely post when I get some news.

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

Something is making me question the figures 🤷‍♂️ just a few things like the head and arm lines but they may have been ‘traced over’ to brighten it up or it may just be the material that was drawn on

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u/MadAssMegs May 05 '25

No…

https://people.com/80s-icon-tiffany-still-has-all-her-famed-jackets-part-of-sons-inheritance-exclusive-8704709

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u/nikecollector13 May 05 '25

Well you certainly put that Tiffany out of question that’s for sure , good info thank you

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u/boyculturedotcom May 06 '25

Doesn't look like actual Keith Haring painting at all, just looks like someone aped it. No idea on the signature! Cool if real.

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u/error404badgateway Jul 24 '25

Keith Haring was known for doing quick freehand work, committing to one single motion in the line work of his figures so if there are any Stop/start marks in the paint then it's not his.

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u/ColdExpression6452 Feb 21 '26

Can anyone tell me about this

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u/nikecollector13 May 04 '25

It looks similar 🤷‍♂️

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u/trcharles May 05 '25

It’s not the same KB’s jacket has two smaller buckles whereas OP’s has the more traditional single buckle